Today I saw a post on Social Media from a High School Counselor that was looking for information for one of her students that didn’t want to attend a traditional college. She was frustrated because she was having trouble finding sources of information on trade schools and other options. Fortunately another Counselor responded with a Read More

Here are some great blogs for High School Counselors: Mr. Fisher’s Counseling Blog – https://mrfishersschoolcounselingblog.blogspot.com/ Sweetwater High Counseling Center Blog – https://suhicounseling.blogspot.com/ The Extraordinary School Counselor Blog – http://extraordinaryschcounselor.blogspot.com/ Counselor Clique Blog – http://www.counselorclique.com/ Counselor Up! Blog – https://www.counselorup.com/ Counselors’ Corner – http://hscw-counselorscorner.blogspot.com/ Confident Counselors – https://confidentcounselors.com/ For High School Counselors – http://forhighschoolcounselors.blogspot.com/

Educators today must do far more than teach content. We are expected to figure out how to get students to access the curriculum, “shut off” distractions and focus during lessons, stay calm and sit still during long high-stakes exams, and work cooperatively. But doing all this is much harder than it was 10 years ago. Read More

While we are fighting the good fight, protesting injustices, demanding equality and the right to live while also attempting to protect ourselves in the midst of a global pandemic we have to remember to care for ourselves. As educators we not only have ourselves to consider but we encounter hundreds of personalities daily. Students, colleagues, Read More

Since the turn of the 20th century, education researchers have been interested in a phenomenon known as summer learning loss, summer setback, or summer slide. [1] Research shows students who do nothing during the summer months experience decreased academic performance at the start of the school year. This phenomenon is why many students opt to Read More

One of the most common competitive analysis frameworks is the SWOT analysis. SWOT, which stands for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, helps highlight and uncover opportunities that aren’t immediately apparent. This information is useful when preparing for interview questions about strengths and weaknesses and identifying areas that might otherwise reduce the chances of getting a Read More

We are now in our 6th year of Publishing LINK for Counselors magazine and often get asked for back issues. Here are links to every issue we have ever published: Fall 2020 LINK for Counselors Spring 2020 LINK for Counselors Fall 2019 LINK for Counselors Spring 2019 LINK for Counselors Fall 2018 LINK for Counselors Read More

The pandemic has made it very difficult for many College’s to meet their enrollment targets. Many pundits have predicted that some Colleges may even have to close their doors permanently. When your students make a commitment to attend a College it is for four-years so researching how financially stable a College is should be one Read More

Blogs are a great resource for keeping abreast of what is happening in specific subject areas. Are there any great blogs out their for Counselors? The website “For High School Counselors” came up with a list of great blogs/websites that you may want to check out. Here is the complete list: Amber Shepherd-Thompson-High school counselor from Read More

College Athletic Advisor’s dynamic dual track timeline is a powerful tool for students in managing their college search. Timely markers keep students “on track” academically and in their athletic or specialty recruiting process. The useful pointers and links to academic, application, financial aid, and eligibility resources are organized by academic year, making this a useful Read More